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Pak-Iran gas pipeline project finalised
The Federal Minister for Petroleum, Naveed Qamar on Wednesday said that the Pak-Iran gas pipeline project has been finalised and an accord is going to be signed next week between both the governments. …
Pakistan lodges protest over cross-border firing
A flag meeting was held between Pakistani and Indian military commanders at the Rawalakot sector along the Line of Control on Wednesday.
Senate approves amendment in Sexual Harassment Law
The Senate on Wednesday paased a landmark amendment in the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) aimed at protecting women against sexual harassment at the workplace.
Firing at Lahore airport injures three
Three people were injured in firing inside the parking lot of Lahore Airport on Wednesday evening. One of them is reportedly in a critical condition, DawnNews reported.
Attacks on Indians are racist: Australian general
Australia's former military chief has characterised recent attacks on Indian students as racially motivated, rejecting Canberra's official line that the violence has been purely criminal rather than racist…
Al-Qaeda could provoke new India-Pakistan war: Gates
Al Qaeda is seeking to de-stabilise the entire South Asia region and could trigger a war between nuclear-armed Pakistan and India, US Defence Secretary Robert Gates told reporters on Wednesday.
Suicide car bomb wounds 33 in northern Iraq
The attack occurred around 10.00 am (0700 GMT) in the east of the city, located 350 kilometres north of Baghdad.
Business & Economy
Controlling inflation, price-hike government’s top priority: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that controlling inflation and price hike are the priority areas before the government for which all out efforts would be made. He appreciated the efforts of…
Current account deficit up
The country's current account deficit posted an increase of 130 percent during the second quarter of the current fiscal year, as compared to first quarter, mainly due to rising trade and income deficits…
Economy striving for recovery, 3.3 percent GDP growth likely: study
Pakistan's economy, after experiencing severe economic shocks in the last couple of years, is now striving for recovery with expected GDP growth of 3.3 percent for FY10, analysts said. The Budget FY10…
Transparency demanded in government institutions
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday demanded enhanced transparency in the government organisations to ensure efficiency and prosperity. The legality of the process through which a government department…
Iran for banking channel to boost two-way trade
The leader of Iran trade delegation from Mashad and Vice President of Development of Human Resources, M H Kamranfar, has emphasised the need for establishing banking channel for enhancing two-way trade…
PSDP allocations: water sector gets Rs 16 billion for uplift projects during first half of 2010
Water sector received Rs 16 billion for the development projects during the first half (July-December) of 2009-10 financial year under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), which is 34 percent…
Industrialists threaten to launch agitation
Industrialists have threatened the government that they would close down their businesses and launch an agitation, if 30-day suspension of gas supply to the industry of Southern Punjab continues anymore…
Raising electricity and gas tariff: APTA, small traders to observe strike today
All Pakistan Traders Alliance (APTA) and Chamber of Small Traders have announced to observe complete shutter down on Wednesday (today) in South Punjab and said that a long march to Islamabad would also…
Change in right of appeal: CCP seeks Supreme Court guidance on legality
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Tuesday filed an application before the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) to obtain guidance whether the right of appeal has been correctly changed from SC…
Nazim hands over keys of nine gutted markets to owners
Nazim Karachi Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday handed over keys of nine gutted markets including Lunda Bazaar market to the shop owners after their reconstruction. Nazim also laid the foundation stone of…
Arson-hit markets: shopkeepers submit 2,630 claims with KCCI
The affected shopkeepers of December 28 arson and riots have submitted more than 2,630 claims with the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). The chamber has decided not to extend the due date…
ICCI urges use of biomass to generate electricity
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry urged the government to take measures to harness biomass potential for generating electricity. The biomass is now recognised as a clean and reliable renewable…
CCP establishes ‘Office of International Affairs’
As a response to the increasing collaboration with international organisations, the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has established the Office of International Affairs. There has been a considerable…
USAID help for Boulton Market victims: American Business Council to hold interviews on January 25
American Busin-ess Council and the US government has announced a donation of Rs 1 billion as part of its 'Boulton Market Emergency Response Program' to aid victims who suffered in the Boulton Market destruction…
National Pharmaceutical Alliance wins PPMA polls
The panel of National Pharmaceutical Alliance has won the elections of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA). Asad Shuja-ur-Rehman, Khawaja Shahzeb Akram, Ijaz Ahmed Siddiqui and Shafiq…
Activity at Karachi and Qasim ports
The Karachi Port handled 128,279 tonnes of liquid import cargo including 100,253 tonnes of import 28,026 tonnes of export cargo and 4,041 loaded and empty containers during last 24 hours ended at 0700…
Development work of highways: officials instructed to ensure early completion
Federal Minister for Communications Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan has made a visit from Lahore to Sahiwal (N-5), inspected ongoing beautification work of national highways, like plantation and fence cuttings …
Reconstruction of Jand-Injra road approved
Punjab government has approved reconstruction and widening of 50 km long Jand-Injra road which would cost more than Rs 400 million, source told APP here on Tuesday. According to details, the said road…
Sports
Tiger at sex addiction rehab clinic
Tiger Woods is receiving treatment for sexual addiction at a sex rehabilitation clinic in nearby Hattiesburg, according to two television stations and an author on the topic, reported AFP.
Serena’s warning for Open rivals after easy Sydney win
A tenacious Justine Henin returned to big-time tennis with a bang Wednesday by downing fifth seed Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open, while Rafael Nadal kept his title defence on track.
Women’s boxing added to Asian Games programme
Women's boxing will make its debut at the Asian Games later this year ahead of its inclusion as an Olympic sport at London in 2012, officials said Wednesday.
Technology